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July 2, 2001: The day Federer ended Sampras’ reign at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2001, 19-year-old Federer dethroned seven-time Wimbledon champion Sampras in the only meeting between the two legends

Alexandre Sokolowski

July 2, 2024

“I have to get here again” – Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal after Alcaraz match at Wimbledon

Lajal is pleased with his overall performance against Alcaraz and leaves Centre Court with no regrets

Cédric Rouquette

July 1, 2024

Alcaraz tested by impressive Lajal in opening Wimbledon win

Carlos Alcaraz beat Mark Lajal 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-2. He will play Aleksandar Vukic in the second round

Jamie Malachy

July 1, 2024

US Open finalist, Roland-Garros quarter-finalist, Canada: Everything you wanted to know about Leylah Fernandez (but never had the time to find out) – updated after 2024 Eastbourne final

Leylah Fernandez is one of the most exciting young players on the WTA Tour and was the 2021 US Open runner-up. Here are the answers to some common questions you may have about the Canadian

Ricky Dimon

July 1, 2024

Chile, Canada, Djokovic: Everything you always wanted to know about Alejandro Tabilo (but never had time to find out) – updated with Mallorca Open title

Alejandro Tabilo is enjoying a breakout year in 2024. Here are the answers to some questions you may have about the Chilean

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July 2, 2001: The day Federer ended Sampras’ reign at Wimbledon

“I have to get here again” – Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal after Alcaraz match at Wimbledon

Alcaraz tested by impressive Lajal in opening Wimbledon win

US Open finalist, Roland-Garros quarter-finalist, Canada: Everything you wanted to know about Leylah Fernandez (but never had the time to find out) – updated after 2024 Eastbourne final

Chile, Canada, Djokovic: Everything you always wanted to know about Alejandro Tabilo (but never had time to find out) – updated with Mallorca Open title

July 1, 1977: The day Virginia Wade won the centennial Wimbledon ladies singles title

July 1, 1995: The day Jeff Tarango defaulted himself out of Wimbledon

“I’m not going there to lose”: Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal, Alcaraz’s first-round opponent at Wimbledon

Meet Mark Lajal, the qualifier taking on Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon

Kyrgios: “I’ll probably start my comeback with doubles then move to singles”

June 30, 2012: The day Shvedova recorded the first “Golden Set” in women’s tennis history

June 30, 1991: The day Wimbledon opened its doors on Middle Sunday for the first time

Kasatkina comes through tough Fernandez test to win Eastbourne International

June 29, 2012: The day Roger Federer stood on the brink of elimination against Julien Benneteau

Purcell reaches first ATP final to end Billy Harris’ fairy-tale run at Eastbourne

Alcaraz, Wimbledon, Estonia: Everything you always wanted to know about Mark Lajal (but never had time to find out)

Swiatek with Rybakina, Gauff with Sabalenka; Everything you need to know about the women’s singles draw at Wimbledon

June 28, 2007: The day Tim Henman played his last match at Wimbledon

June 28, 2012: The day Rosol stunned Nadal at Wimbledon

Sinner and Alcaraz in same half at Wimbledon; Djokovic, Murray in the draw despite injuries